BLU Elite 3.8
#5479
Philips W732
#5492Category Breakdown
BLU Elite 3.8
Philips W732
Performance
57.357.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.754.7
Summary
- The BLU Elite 3.8 features a smaller 3.8-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Philips W732 offers a larger 4.3-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of approximately 217 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the BLU is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset and 1GB of RAM, whereas the Philips utilizes a Mediatek MT6575 chipset with 2GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus and can record video at 480p, but neither has a front-facing camera.
- The BLU has a 1600 mAh battery, while the Philips boasts a larger 2400 mAh battery, likely offering better longevity.
- Software-wise, the BLU runs on Android 2.3, upgradable to 4.0, whereas the Philips comes with Android 4.0 out of the box, providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Elite 3.8
Philips W732
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.8"
4.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 200
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
1GB 512MB RAM
2GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
Yes
Video Recording
480p@30fps
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1600 mAh
2400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 2400 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
120 x 60 x 11.3 mm (4.72 x 2.36 x 0.44 in)
126.4 x 67.3 x 12.3 mm (4.98 x 2.65 x 0.48 in)
Weight
137 g
168.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.1, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes